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Cellulitis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria. It affects the middle layer of the skin (dermis) and the tissues below. Sometimes, muscle can be affected. Causes Staphylococcus and streptococcus …

Cellulitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Cellulitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Recovery

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Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of your skin and the tissue beneath your skin. Anyone can get cellulitis, but the risk is higher if you have a skin wound that allows bacteria to enter …

Cellulitis - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester …

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Cellulitis is a deep infection of the skin caused by bacteria. It often affects the arms and legs. It can also develop around the eyes, mouth, and anus, or on the belly (abdomen). …

Cellulitis | Cellulitis Treatment | MedlinePlus

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Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and deep underlying tissues. Group A strep ( streptococcal) bacteria are the most common cause. The bacteria enter your body when you get an injury such as …

Cellulitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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Cellulitis is diagnosed clinically based on the presence of spreading erythematous inflammation of the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue. It characteristically presents with worsening …

Is cellulitis itchy? Causes and treatment

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The symptoms of cellulitis may mimic those of other skin conditions. Researchers estimate that medical professionals misdiagnose 28–30.7% of cellulitis …

Cellulitis | definition of cellulitis by Medical …

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Cellulitis appears as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender, and it may spread rapidly. Skin on lower legs is most commonly affected, though cellulitis can occur anywhere on your …

Perianal streptococcal cellulitis: MedlinePlus Medical …

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Perianal streptococcal cellulitis Perianal streptococcal cellulitis is an infection of the anus and rectum. The infection is caused by streptococcus bacteria. Causes Perianal …

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